Recent News

Apr. 10, 2021
DHSS continues efforts to refine and report COVID-related data

Apr. 06, 2021
Missouri DHSS reports state’s first confirmed case of South African variant

Apr. 06, 2021
State establishes weekly COVID-19 testing event schedule

Mar. 26, 2021
Missouri updates demographic estimates used in vaccination dashboard

Mar. 24, 2021
Missouri launches new statewide transportation resource guide to expand COVID-19 vaccine access to rural, suburban and urban communities across the state

Mar. 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinator eligibility expands to additional medical professionals and students

Mar. 18, 2021
State recognizes the importance of vaccinating those with disabilities by recognizing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day

Mar. 16, 2021
Missouri’s rural hospitals eligible for CARES Act relief funds

Mar. 15, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important part of reducing spread

Mar. 09, 2021
State provides updates on sewershed surveillance of COVID-19 variants

Mar. 08, 2021
State adds county-level antigen test data to online public health dashboard

Mar. 08, 2021
March 8-12 is Long-Term Care Administrator's Week: Show Thanks to Healthcare Heroes

Mar. 08, 2021
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services names state’s new laboratory and oral health leaders

Feb. 28, 2021
DHSS issues statewide order for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration

Feb. 26, 2021
DHSS provides update on COVID-19 variant virus monitoring

Feb. 22, 2021
State continues to monitor COVID-19 variant viruses

Feb. 15, 2021
DHSS collaborates with Area Agencies on Aging to ensure vaccine access for Missouri seniors

Feb. 09, 2021
Missouri moves to allow recently retired healthcare providers to administer COVID-19 vaccine

Feb. 09, 2021
Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to begin vaccinations in Missouri Friday

Feb. 06, 2021
Missouri DHSS reports state’s first confirmed case of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant

Feb. 02, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Feb. 01, 2021
Hospitals to support high throughput vaccine distribution in Missouri

Feb. 01, 2021
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months

Jan. 25, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Jan. 20, 2021
DHSS begins implementation of electronic physician certification process for medical marijuana patients

Jan. 19, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Jan. 11, 2021
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Dec. 31, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Dec. 30, 2020
CDC awards Missouri public water systems for fluoridation quality

Dec. 22, 2020
COVID-19 testing continues to be important factor in reducing spread

Dec. 21, 2020
DHSS executes plans for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administration

Dec. 18, 2020
DHSS issues consumer advisory for Green Gorilla Root Juice

Dec. 14, 2020
Missouri WIC changes infant formula manufacturer beginning January 1

Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS issues statewide order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration

Dec. 14, 2020
DHSS Director issues statement regarding FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency distribution in US

Dec. 11, 2020
DHSS Director Randall Williams attends President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed summit at White House as FDA advisory panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Dec. 07, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 26, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 16, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Nov. 15, 2020
DHSS issues statement regarding statewide COVID-19 case growth

Nov. 06, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available throughout Missouri

Oct. 29, 2020
Free COVID-19 testing opportunities available in Missouri

Oct. 24, 2020
DHSS details today’s dashboard updates

Oct. 23, 2020
Increased COVID-19 community testing efforts ongoing in Missouri

Oct. 22, 2020
DHSS concludes medical marijuana investigation

Oct. 22, 2020
State expands group of child care providers eligible for CARES Act funding

Oct. 21, 2020
DHSS investigates medical marijuana consumer complaint

Oct. 17, 2020
First medical marijuana sales to patients in Missouri take place today

Oct. 14, 2020
DHSS provides updates on Missouri’s public health dashboard

Oct. 11, 2020
DHSS addresses State of Missouri COVID-19 data concerns as it transitions to automatic reporting

Oct. 07, 2020
$10 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s child care providers

Sep. 26, 2020
DHSS announces successful medical marijuana facility commencement inspections

Sep. 25, 2020
This year, the flu vaccine is more important than ever before

Sep. 24, 2020
DHSS adjusts statewide COVID-19 hotline hours

Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS reinforces continued message of importance of using COVID-19 prevention measures during gatherings

Sep. 18, 2020
DHSS issues new medical marijuana license

Sep. 11, 2020
Over $2 million from state’s medical marijuana program being transferred to veterans fund

Sep. 09, 2020
State resumes community COVID-19 testing events throughout Missouri

Sep. 04, 2020
As Missouri reaches milestone of 1 million individuals PCR tested for COVID-19, DHSS asks individuals to take personal responsibility over Labor Day weekend

Aug. 20, 2020
DHSS seeks guidance regarding confidential medical marijuana information